PolicyGlobal
Viet Nam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Viet Nam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Vie…
Viet Nam called on the US to provide an objective and balanced assessment of Viet Nam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property (IP) protection, said Spokesperson of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 1. In response to a reporter’s question regarding Viet Nam’s reaction to the US des…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Hanoi responds to USTR’s designation of Vietnam as 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report, highlighting ongoing reforms and international cooperation.
Vietnam has called on the United States to deliver an objective and balanced evaluation of its intellectual property protection efforts following the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to designate Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its latest report. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry calls for a fair evaluation after US designates the country as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in annual IP report.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that the United States provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts in intellectual property protection. The call comes after the US named Vietnam a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP protection and enforcement report. Vietnamese…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Prote…
April Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom USTR Releases 2026 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act Public Hearings Regarding Sec…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PolicyGlobal
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection.
It is requested that the US side have an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in the field of intellectual property protection. On May 1, answering reporters' questions, requesting to know Vietnam's reaction to the US identification of Vietnam as a "priority foreign country" in the A…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
USTR cites major anti-piracy actions and criminal prosecutions as grounds for Bulgaria’s removal from annual Watch List
The United States Trade Representative has officially removed Bulgaria from its Special 301 Watch List, recognizing the country’s recent progress in enforcing intellectual property rights. The decision follows a series of significant law enforcement actions in Bulgaria, including the seizure of major piracy domains an…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
India Retains Priority Watch List Status Amid Ongoing Disputes Over Patent Laws, Trade Secrets, and Counterfeiting
The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about…
Each year, SBE Council celebrates World Intellectual Property Day (April 26). Working with our small business allies across industries, we remind policymakers and the public about the importance of intellectual property (IP) as a foundation for innovative entrepreneurship and opportunity. We also urge Congress and the…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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EnforcementGlobal
The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year.
The decision was made because of significant enforcement actions and progress in criminal prosecutions over the past year. Bulgaria has been removed from the Watch List in the annual US report on intellectual property protection. This is stated in the Special 301 Report published by the Office of the United States Tra…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PolicyGlobal
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection.
It said that Vietnam is not entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in negotiations to provide adequate and effective IP rights protection. India has landed among a list of six countries on the priority watch list of the US Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR deals with adequacy and effe…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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LicensingGlobal
SIPX has been a CodeX research project that aims to establish a marketplace solution for the time-consuming and prohibitively high transaction costs often involved in getting perm…
SIPX has been a CodeX research project that aims to establish a marketplace solution for the time-consuming and prohibitively high transaction costs often involved in getting permission to use content. Today, many obstacles exist in traditional mechanisms for content licensing, such as the difficulty of locating the a…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embass…
On November 20th, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the United States hosted China-U.S. Intellectual Property Scholars Dialogue. Qiu Wenxing, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy, delivered remarks. The dialogue was co-organized by Renmin University of China Law School, Civil, Commercial and Economic Law School of C…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Ti…
The TOI Business Desk is a vigilant and dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant business news from around the world to readers of The Times of India. The primary focus of the TOI Business Desk is to keep a watchful eye on the global business landscape, covering a wide spectru…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsIndia
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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TrademarksGlobal
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301.
Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country, the most serious classification, and could face a potential US investigation under Section 301. India, along with China, Russia and three other countries, has been placed on the US priority watch list in the 2026 Special 301 report over concerns on intellectua…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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LitigationUSA
San Francisco – March 19, 2026: Crowell & Moring achieved a decisive victory for Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the Northern District of California, obtaining a $48 million jury ver…
San Francisco – March 19, 2026: Crowell & Moring achieved a decisive victory for Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the Northern District of California, obtaining a $48 million jury verdict after a two-week trial. The jury unanimously found that Rorze Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary, Rorze Automation, Inc., willfully in…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsEurope
Unified Patent Court, CJEU, and national judiciaries deliver pivotal decisions on cross-border jurisdiction, SEP enforcement, and FRAND royalty determinations in 2025.
The European patent litigation arena has witnessed a series of transformative rulings in 2025, with the Unified Patent Court (UPC) solidifying its role in major disputes, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) redefining cross-border jurisdiction, and national courts in Germany and the UK issuing influentia…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Controversial 'summon character and let it fight' patent faces new questions as Nintendo’s legal battle with Palworld developer intensifies
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initiated a reexamination of Nintendo’s recently granted patent covering core Pokémon battle mechanics, following widespread criticism from intellectual property experts. The move comes as Nintendo pursues litigation against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, and a…
Friday, May 1, 2026
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